Edinburgh Airport: announced (06-Dec-2010) it closed at 09:15, but reopened just before 18:00. The airport had been closed for the past three days. Bus services to/from the airport were also suspended. [more]

Glasgow Airport: reopened at 14:00, but expected to delays for the remainder of the day;

Newcastle International Airport: announced (06-Dec-2010) its approach to the severe weather conditions has ensured that the airport has remained open for 92% of the time since the intensive snow showers began on 24-Nov-2010; [more]

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